St Etheldreda's Church, Medieval church building in Ely Place, London, England
Located in Holborn, St Etheldreda's Church features a two-level structure with a chapel on the upper floor and a crypt beneath the main building.
Dating from 1300, this Grade I listed church served as the private chapel for the London residence of the Bishops of Ely until 1873.
The annual Blessing of the Throats ceremony takes place here due to Saint Etheldreda's association with healing throat-related conditions throughout medieval times.
Regular Catholic masses, baptisms, weddings, and funerals occur in this active church, managed by six elected commissioners who oversee its operations.
This church stands as one of only two remaining buildings from King Edward I's reign in London and functions as England's oldest Catholic church.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 1300
Website: http://stetheldreda.com
GPS coordinates: 51.51870,-0.10741
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:30
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